To mark Italy’s Republic Day, the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, in collaboration with the Italian Cultural Institute of Zagreb, presents “Battiato nascosto” a symphonic homage to the visionary Italian composer and singer-songwriter Franco Battiato. The project is conducted by Flavio Emilio Scogna and will be performed in two Croatian cities: Zagreb and Rijeka.

The programme explores the lesser-known orchestral and contemporary side of Battiato’s work, showcasing his unique blend of experimentalism, minimalism, and philosophical reflection. It features a rare performance of Messa arcaica, as well as orchestral compositions from his early avant-garde period in the 1970s.

The concert in Zagreb will take place at the Croatian Music Institute on Monday June 2nd, and will be followed by a performance in Rijeka at the Croatian National Theatre Ivan pl. Zajc on Tuesday June 3rd.